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This clause establishes Squarespace's operational authority to utilize user content across its service delivery, business activities, and related operations without additional compensation or per-use permission. The perpetual nature of the license means Squarespace retains these rights regardless of account status.
Users authorize Squarespace to use their uploaded content for service provision and business purposes on a continuing basis without royalty obligations. The sublicensable and transferable terms permit Squarespace to authorize third parties and assign these rights to successors and affiliates.
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By submitting, posting or displaying content on or through the Service, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license (with the right to sublicense) to use, copy, reproduce, process, adapt, modify, publish, transmit, display and distribute such content in any and all media or distrib...
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"By uploading content to the Services, you grant Squarespace a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display, and perform your content in connection with the Services and Squarespace's (and its successors' and affiliates') business. This license continues even if you stop using the Services.— Excerpt from Squarespace's Squarespace Terms of Service
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This clause establishes Squarespace's operational authority to utilize user content across its service delivery, business activities, and related operations without additional compensation or per-use permission. The perpetual nature of the license means Squarespace retains these rights regardless of account status.
Users authorize Squarespace to use their uploaded content for service provision and business purposes on a continuing basis without royalty obligations. The sublicensable and transferable terms permit Squarespace to authorize third parties and assign these rights to successors and affiliates.
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